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HCPCS Modifier XU

Official Description

Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service

Short Descr	Unusual separate service
Medium Descr	Unusual separate service
Coverage	Carrier Priced
Added Date	1/1/2015

Modifiers

X1-XU X Modifiers

X1 Continuous/broad services

X2 Continuous/focused services

X3 Episodic/broad services

X4 Episodic/focused services

X5 Svc req by another clinician

XE Separate encounter

XP Separate practitioner

XS Separate organ/structure

XU Unusual separate service

Date	Action	Notes
2015-01-01	Added	Added

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